Wiky project seeks to reestablish wild rice beds Michael Erskine Sep 17, 2014 - 5 min read The long pole is used to propel the canoe through the wild rice beds and works well to keep balance in place too. The long pole is used to propel the canoe through the wild rice beds and works well to keep balance in place too. This post is for paying subscribers only Subscribe now and have access to all our stories, enjoy exclusive content and stay up to date with constant updates. Subscribe now Already a member? Sign in